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Bouteloua gracilis Blonde Ambition

Blue Grama (Mosquito Grass): Patent PP22048

A low tuft of fine-textured, blue-green leaves produces chartreuse flowers and interesting bronze seedheads.

  • »  Low tuft of fine-textured blue-green leaves
  • »  Chartreuse flowers age to blonde
  • »  Seed stems produce seeds late summer, at right angles to the stems
  • »  Seeds attract birds
  • »  Bloom Time: June to August
  • »  Flower Height: 60 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 30 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

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Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'

Mosquito grass can be grown in full sun or light shade in a wide range of soil types, however, it does not tolerate poorly drained, wet areas. It can be used as turf, and mowed regularly. If allowed to grow naturally, prune in early spring to make room for new growth.